Favourites aren't always the best — Update

Hope he gets better quickly. His articles and posts are always a fascinating read.

Nicki, please share with your father the best wishes of the entire ToffeeWeb community for a swift and complete recovery.

John, you're about to be swamped in TW well-wishes. They are scientifically proven to cure every known medical condition. Feel better, sir.

John McFarlane, you have always come across as an absolute gent – sincerely wish you a speedy recovery.

As Derek and Mike say. Best wishes, John, and to you too, Nicki.

Nicki, thank you for posting this message, I'm sure I am not the only one who has been anxious by John's silence on here over the last few days.

Tell him there is no hiding place. We shall seek him out to extract the name of that number 11! Seriously, very best wishes to your Dad for a speedy recovery, we look forward to him resuming his contributions whenever he is ready.

I was wondering where Number 11 was! Get well soon John, this series has been one of the most enjoyable reads on ToffeeWeb for ages, stimulating debate and prompting memories from our great (and not so great) past.

I look forward to your final choice, best wishes,and thanks Nicki for the update.

All the best John, and take all the time you and yours need in recovery.

I was worried about you John when you hadn't posted your last player in. I know how precise you are and you have had medical problems in the past, so while I'm sorry you are in hospital, you are now in good hands and hopefully we will hear from you very soon.

Wishing you good health, very best wishes and thank you, Nicki, for letting us know.

Get well soon, John, don't rush yourself back too soon for this shower, even though you've got the subs and manager to do yet.

Get well soon John - hope you're fit for the Brighton game!

As everybody above has said, John, wishing you a speedy recovery back to the very best of health – more important than Part 11, which I am sure will be well worth waiting for.

Thanks for the update, Nicki, appreciated by all.

Hope you are going to be okay, John; best wishes, mate!

John, Looking forward to hearing that you are back home well and posting your usual good stuff.

Get well soon, John.

Wishing John all the best for a speedy recovery & hope to see him back posting very soon – the tension of waiting for his No 11 is almost unbearable!

Having John missing in action on ToffeeWeb is like losing a top player like Seamus Coleman through injury – irreplaceable.

Hope you get well soon, John.

Hope you have a speedy recovery John. We are waiting for our Number 11.

Best wishes. COYB.

Nicki,

Tell your dad we all wish him a speedy recovery and how much we all enjoy his posts.

Best wishes John, and get well soon. It's always a pleasure to read your posts.

Wish you a speedy recovery, John. Always a pleasure to read your posts. Looking forward to the last player and the conclusion of your favourite XI.

All the best, mate.

Hi Nicki. I'm a friend of your cousin, John, who follows in your dad's ability of knowing a massive amount about Everton.

Best wishes and a speedy recovery for your dad.

Sorry to read this, John. As has been said many times before, best wishes for a speedy recovery to a True Blue.

Your articles are clearly labours of love and an enjoyable read, John. All the best and get well soon.

Hey Keith, I didn't know there was a family connection there, thought it was coincidence!

Thanks, Nicki, and best wishes to your dad for a speedy recovery.

Best wishes to John for a speedy recovery!

Best wishes.

Thanks for the update, Nicki. Wishing your dad a full and speedy recovery.

Thanks for the update when you obviously have bigger concerns. Very best wishes and a speedy recovery. I like others eagerly await Number 11.

Get well soon, John!

Get well soon John.

The Number 11? Surely Dave Thomas? Even though I was a Street End regular, my memories are misted with alcohol consumption (at that time, not now!), but he could dribble, pass and cross with either foot equally well, and often did so in full flight.

He didn't piss about by going back and beating his full back opponent over and over again; he sent in the cross perfectly for (usually I think) Big Bob Latch to nod it in.

If it's not him then it's got to be someone really really really great. Can't wait to find out.

Oh, and will there be a No 12?

John, very best wishes for a speedy recovery.

Best wishes and get out soon.

Wishing you a speedy recovery, John. I love you're superb knowledge of EFC history, and was wondering why there was no sign of Number 11... even though you can't include my cousin, Tommy Ring!!

Look after yourself, John, and get better soon.

What, no bench!! Come on, McFarlane, get your finger out, if that's not what you are in for!

Best Wishes for a speedy and full recovery.

Is there any news on John McFarlane? I hope he's well and can complete the series.